Evolving relationships

So there's is this news article circulating through my news feed on Facebook. A title basically saying I'm a mom and yes I'm a bad friend.(or something almost word for word) I read it intrigued to what really made this new mom a terrible friend. I gave the writer a fair unbiased chance but by the end I was more upset I think. In the article it said those who don't have kids don't want to have your children shoved in your face and when you call that friend they don't want to hear you talking to little Joey in the background telling him to get down off the counter etc. My best friend has two little ones and when I call her o know she does the best she can listening to me and managing watching her children. I give her so much credit for still making any time at all for others. I have a newborn and it's tough managing everything and getting into a routine. I need my friends to know I am not a terrible or bad friend..I'm simply busy. It's different now and this is something I've wanted my whole life. Many of my close friends and even those friends on Facebook know that having kids does typically change you. I love being busy with all things baby related but having a phone makes it easier to connect. My good friend and wonderful hairdresser is one friend I have had to work had at keeping up the communication. I want her to know just because she doesn't have kids just yet doesn't mean I don't want to see her or include her in all things in my life. I love her dearly and can count on her to help me. Same with my friend with two young girls. She made it possible to be there the whole day I was in the hospital giving birth. 

Having a friend who has a child makes you a better friend in my eyes. For one those friends with kids are typically more patient. Hopefully they even know some CPR so they can help you out in a bind. Have you ever needed a bandaod? Ask a mom...it's sure to be in her purse. Also moms tend to carry snacks. (And if you are a Mormon like me and attend church for three hours every Sunday those snacks are great) Moms carry wipes and hand sanitizer usually and those things are the best inventions since sliced bread. ( especially in church where all of the kids want to touch your kid!) I challenge you to be friends with moms. Don't desert them! They will need adults to talk to. Especially if they have had a tough day because little Johnny was on the counter jumping off and causing a commotion.